We want community, but we’re overwhelmed by Whatsapp groups we leave on mute, what’s going on here?
We have more ways to stay connected than ever, yet I still find myself craving the simplicity of the 90s! So what does it actually take to create real community in the digital age, without adding to the overwhelm?
Sharing vs. Just Being There
The act of capturing a moment with a phone or creating content, rather than simply absorbing the experience, triggers several cognitive and emotional processes in the brain that can alter our engagement with the present.
Life before the Smartphone
Do you remember what life was like before the smartphone? And how did it feel to be so disconnected in that way?